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Electricity Act (No. 65 of 2003).

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Énergie, Terre et sols
Mot clé
Législation de base Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Énergie renouvelable Protection du consommateur Commerce intérieur Autorisation/permis Concession Transport/dépôt Expropriation
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
Résumé

The objective of the present Act is to promote a nationally efficient electricity system and thereby enhance the economy and settlements in the country. To that end, the Act aims to: 1. Create the conditions for competition in the generation and trading of electricity, with the necessary limitations as deemed necessary for the security of electricity supply and other public interests; 2. Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the transmission and distribution of electricity; 3. Ensure the security of the electricity system and the interests of consumers; 4. Promote the utilization of renewable energy sources and take environmental considerations into account otherwise. The Act establishes the requirement of obtaining a license to build and operate power plants.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is